FRIDAY

What’s ^up my outdoor movie people?!

Hey Curators, Garrett’s Mom again. Here’s a brief Friday edition as we head into an exciting week.

I found some gems yesterday, and thank you to those curators that submitted content. This really helps the e-newsletter thing. Ok, so I found a cute thing to do with friends, family, and even strangers: movies (in-public) outdoors!

Continue to click that Submit content button below because its fun to click on things and share with others. —Garrett’s Mom.

ON THIS DAY…

📆 August 4th:

• 🥇In 1936, the Los Angeles Olympics came to an end, with the United States topping the medal table with 58 golds, 45 silvers and 26 bronzes. The Games were notable for the dominance of African American sprinter Jesse Owens, who won four gold medals and defied Nazi Germany’s propaganda of racial superiority^.

• 💜 In 1984, Prince’s Purple Rain album reached number one on the Billboard 200 chart and stayed there for twenty-four weeks. The album was the soundtrack to the semi-autobiographical film of the same name, which starred Prince as a young musician struggling to make it in Minneapolis. The album spawned several hit singles, including When Doves Cry, Let’s Go Crazy and Purple Rain. The album is widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time and has sold over twenty-five million copies worldwide. Prince was born in Minneapolis but moved to Los Angeles in 1983 to pursue his film career

FRIDAY HEADLINES

• 🎞️ The best places to watch movies outdoors in LA: Nothing beats watching a movie outdoors on a balmy summer night. LA has plenty of options for us to enjoy the magic of cinema under the stars. Whether we want to see a classic on a rooftop, a horror in a cemetery, or a comedy in a park, there’s an outdoor cinema for you. Here are seven of the best places to catch a flick al fresco in LA —

• 💃 REMINDER: She’s here: And we have everything that you need to know for the rest of Taylor’s Eras Tour shows being held at SoFi Stadium, and then some. We have the best of everything in our first ever CuratedLA Guide. It includes:

  • The best parking that we couldn’t find anywhere else.

  • Events for you and the Swiftie crew, even if you are not going in.

  • For those true fans: Swift chants to scream at SoFi.

  • And even some Taylor pop-up galleries that are ongoing.

• 📆 The Best Things To Do This Weekend: In Los Angeles and SoCal, August 4th - 6th, according to the fine folks over at LAist — 

EATS

• 🥧 Chick-fil-A goes higher tech in big cities: Chick-fil-A is set to pilot two new design concepts, one of which is designed for urban areas with lots of foot traffic, where we can order ahead and pick up our food quickly. We will get a warm hello from a team member who will hand us our freshly prepared order with a smile…and of-course, a ‘my pleasure.’ The urban concept will be tested in NYC next year, and if successful, we can expect for our area to be the next test market — 

• 🛫 The future of first class grub: Airline food has a bad reputation, but one chef is on a mission to change that. Molly Brandt, the Executive Chef of Culinary Innovation for North America at Gate Gourmet, one of the largest airline caterers, creates dishes that are delicious, nutritious, and suitable for reheating in a plane galley. She recently hosted a tasting of her creations, which included a fish-shaped fishcake made of steelhead trout, a golden beet tartare, and a king crab and seaweed butter smørrebrød —

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LOCAL

• 🐘 LA Zoo gets ready for a makeover: The LA Zoo is one step closer to becoming a world-class wildlife conservation center, thanks to the City Council’s approval of the Los Angeles Zoo Vision Plan on Wednesday. The plan outlines the future development and modernization of the zoo for the next 20 years, with a focus on animal welfare, visitor experience, environmental sustainability, and operational excellence —

• 🚲️ LA River Bike Path gets a push from City Council: The L.A. River bike path is about to get a lot longer and better, thanks to a recent vote by the Los Angeles City Council. The Council has approved a $60-million deal with Metro to build 13 miles of new trail along the river, from Reseda to Griffith Park. This will close the gap between existing bike paths and create a continuous route for cyclists and pedestrians —

ACTIVITIES

• 👻 Brew at the L.A. Zoo: A Wild Night of Beer and Music: Are you ready for a roaring good time? Join us on Friday, Aug. 25 from 7-11 p.m. for Brew at the L.A. Zoo, the most unique brew fest in town. You’ll get to sample over 40 different beers and ciders from local and national breweries, while enjoying live music, animal encounters, and delicious food. Plus, you’ll get to see the stunning Wildworks: Illuminating Conservation Stories exhibit, featuring 15 large-scale animal paintings by artist Russell Ronat that light up the night. Don’t miss this chance to party with the animals and support the zoo’s conservation efforts. Tickets are $75 for general admission and $95 for early entry, which lets you in one hour earlier. Get your tickets today at LA Zoo and prepare for a wild night of beer and music —

• 🦴 Boney Island is back! If you love Halloween and carnival fun, you won’t want to miss Boney Island, the spooky spectacle that has returned to delight kids and adults alike. Boney Island is the brainchild of Rick Polizzi, a former Simpsons producer who created a haunted wonderland in his Sherman Oaks yard for nearly 20 years. Now, he has moved his bone-chilling attractions to Griffith Park, where you can explore the Hauntington Gardens, the sideshow tents, and the spook house with singing pumpkins and dancing waters. You can also enjoy games and kettle corn while you marvel at the skeletal magic. But hurry, Boney Island is only here until Halloween night. Don’t miss this bone-afide treat! —

CITY + G’VT

• 👮‍♂️ Meet Glendale’s new Police Chief, Manuel Cid: Glendale has a new top cop in town: Chief Manuel Cid, who took over the helm of the Glendale Police Department in January 2023. Chief Cid is no stranger to Glendale, as he has family ties to the city and its police force. His uncle was a Glendale police officer in the 1980s, and several of his relatives still live in the area —

• 🧑‍🚒 Burbank Fire Chief Eric Garcia to retire: After three decades of serving the Burbank community, Fire Chief Eric Garcia has announced his retirement, effective August 31, 2023. Chief Garcia has been a leader and a mentor for the Burbank Fire Department, achieving the highest standards of excellence and accreditation. He has also been a friend and a hero for the residents of Burbank, protecting them from fires and other emergencies. We thank him for his dedication, his innovation, and his passion. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors!

ARTS

• 🎟️ WestFest 2023: A Celebration of Theatre West’s Artistry: WestFest 2023, a showcase of the diverse and talented work of Theatre West, the oldest continually running theatre company in LA. For two weekends, from August 4th to August 13th, we can enjoy twelve original plays that range from comedy to drama, from musical to fantasy. Whether we want to laugh with The Power of Nothing: A Musical Comedy, cry with Snapshots: Jonathan and Emily, Chapter One, or be amazed by T3 Trojan, there is something for us all at WestFest 2023. We shouldn’t miss this opportunity to witness the brilliance of Theatre West’s writers, actors and directors. Tickets are available online or at the box office. Shows start at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. on Sundays —

• 🎭️ Celebrate 15 Years of Glendale Arts at the Summer Soiree: Join Glendale Arts (GA) for a fun-filled evening of art, music, food, and drinks on Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m. at their new home, ace/121 Gallery. You’ll get to see the gallery’s first exhibit, mingle with the GA board and staff, and get a sneak peek of the upcoming Glendale International Film Festival. You’ll also have a chance to sign up for SCENE, GA’s new membership program that offers discounts and perks from GA and its partners, such as Antaeus Theatre, Laemmle Theatres, and the Museum of Neon Art. The first 50 SCENE makers will receive a t-shirt and a swag bag —
  

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